Proverbs 8:11–14
For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
*For wisedome is better then rubies: and all the things that may be desired, are not to be compared to it.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceIob 28.15 psal.19.11. Chap.3.15. & 16.16.
I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
‖I wisedome dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inuentions.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, subtiltie.
The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
The feare of the LORD is to hate euill: pride and arrogancie, and the euill way, and the froward mouth doe I hate.
Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.
Counsell is mine, and sound wisedome: I am vnderstanding, I haue strength.
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From verse 11
- Proverbs 3:14–15Rank 1 from verse 11
14For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
15She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
14*For the merchandise of it is better then the merchandise of siluer, and the gaine thereof, then fine gold.
15She is more precious then Rubies: and all the things thou canst desire, are not to be compared vnto her.
- Proverbs 4:5–7Rank 2 from verse 11
5Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
6Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.
7Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
5Get wisedome, get vnderstanding: forget it not, neither decline from the wordes of my mouth.
6Forsake her not, and she shall preserue thee: loue her, and she shall keepe thee.
7Wisedome is the principall thing, therefore get wisedome: and with all thy getting, get vnderstanding.
- Proverbs 16:16Rank 3 from verse 11
- Psalms 119:127Rank 4 from verse 11
- Psalms 19:10Rank 5 from verse 11
- Job 28:15–19Rank 6 from verse 11
15It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.
16It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.
17The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.
18No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.
19The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with pure gold.
15†It *cannot be gotten for golde, neither shall siluer be weighed for the price thereof.
16It cannot be valued with the golde of Ophir, with the precious Onix, or the Saphire.
17The golde and the chrystall cannot equall it: and the exchange of it shall not be for ‖iewels of fine golde.
18No mention shalbe made of ‖Corall, or of Pearles: for the price of wisedome is aboue Rubies.
19The Topaze of Ethiopia shall not equall it, neither shall it be valued with pure golde.
- Matthew 16:26Rank 7 from verse 11
- Proverbs 20:15Rank 8 from verse 11
- Philippians 3:8–9Rank 9 from verse 11
8Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,
9And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
8Yea doubtlesse, and I count all things but losse, for the excellencie of the knowledge of Christ Iesus my Lord: for whom I haue suffered the losse of all things, and doe count them but doung, that I may win Christ,
9And be found in him, not hauing mine owne righteousnesse, which is of the Law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousnesse which is of God by faith:
From verse 12
- Isaiah 28:26Rank 1 from verse 12
- Exodus 35:30–4Rank 2 from verse 12
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- Exodus 31:3–6Rank 3 from verse 12
3And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,
4To devise cunning works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,
5And in cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of timber, to work in all manner of workmanship.
6And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan: and in the hearts of all that are wise hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee;
3And I haue filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisedome, and in vnderstanding, and in knowledge, and in all maner of workemanship,
4To deuise cunning workes, to worke in golde, and in siluer, and in brasse,
5And in cutting of stones, to set them, and in caruing of timber, to worke in all maner of workemanship.
6And I, behold, I haue giuen with him, Aholiab the sonne of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, and in the hearts of all that are wise hearted I haue put wisedome, that they may make all that I haue commanded thee:
- Proverbs 1:4Rank 4 from verse 12
- Romans 11:33Rank 5 from verse 12
- 1 Chronicles 28:19Rank 6 from verse 12
- Colossians 2:3Rank 7 from verse 12
- Ephesians 1:11Rank 8 from verse 12
11In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
11In whom also we haue obteined an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsell of his owne will:
- Isaiah 55:8–9Rank 9 from verse 12
8¶ For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.
9For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
8¶ For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your wayes my wayes, saith the LORD.
9For as the heauens are higher then the earth, so are my wayes higher then your wayes, and my thoughts then your thouhts.
- Psalms 104:24Rank 10 from verse 12
- 1 Kings 7:14Rank 11 from verse 12
14He was a widow’s son of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in brass: and he was filled with wisdom, and understanding, and cunning to work all works in brass. And he came to king Solomon, and wrought all his work.
14Hee was †a widowes sonne of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in brasse, and he was filled with wisedome, and vnderstanding, and cunning to worke all workes in brasse: and hee came to king Solomon, and wrought all his worke.
- 2 Chronicles 13:14Rank 12 from verse 12
- Ephesians 1:8Rank 13 from verse 12
- Ephesians 3:10Rank 14 from verse 12
- 1 Chronicles 28:12Rank 15 from verse 12
12And the pattern of all that he had by the spirit, of the courts of the house of the Lord, and of all the chambers round about, of the treasuries of the house of God, and of the treasuries of the dedicated things:
12And the paterne †of all that hee had by the spirit, of the courts of the house of the LORD, and of all the chambers round about, of the treasuries of the house of God, and of the treasuries of the dedicate things:
From verse 13
- Psalms 97:10Rank 1 from verse 13
- Proverbs 16:6Rank 2 from verse 13
- 1 Samuel 2:3Rank 3 from verse 13
- Proverbs 4:24Rank 4 from verse 13
- 1 Thessalonians 5:22Rank 5 from verse 13
- 1 Peter 5:5Rank 6 from verse 13
5Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
5Likewise ye yonger, submit your selues vnto the elder: yea, all of you bee subiect one to another, and bee clothed with humilitie: for God resisteth the proud, and giueth grace to the humble.
15Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish judgment in the gate: it may be that the Lord God of hosts will be gracious unto the remnant of Joseph.
15Hate the euill, and loue the good, and establish iudgement in the gate: it may be that the LORD God of hostes will bee gracious vnto the *remnant of Ioseph.
- Psalms 119:128Rank 8 from verse 13
- Proverbs 16:18Rank 9 from verse 13
- Proverbs 6:12Rank 10 from verse 13
- Proverbs 6:16–19Rank 11 from verse 13
16¶ These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
17A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
18An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
19A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
16¶ †These sixe things doeth the LORD hate; yea seuen are an abomination vnto him:
17†A proude looke, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood:
18*An heart that deuiseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischiefe:
19A false witnesse that speaketh lies; and him that soweth discord among brethren.
- Psalms 5:4–5Rank 12 from verse 13
4For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.
5The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity.
4For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickednesse: neither shall euill dwell with thee.
5The foolish shall not stand †in thy sight: thou hatest al workers of iniquity
- 2 Timothy 2:19Rank 13 from verse 13
19Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
19Neuerthelesse the foundation of God standeth ‖sure, hauing the seale, the Lord knoweth them that are his. And, let euery one that nameth the Name of Christ, depart from iniquitie.
- Psalms 101:3Rank 14 from verse 13
- Psalms 138:6Rank 15 from verse 13
- Romans 12:9Rank 16 from verse 13
- Zechariah 8:17Rank 17 from verse 13
17And let none of you imagine evil in your hearts against his neighbour; and love no false oath: for all these are things that I hate, saith the Lord.
17And let none of you imagine euill in your hearts against his neighbour, and loue no false oath: for all these are things that I hate, saith the LORD.
- Proverbs 10:31Rank 18 from verse 13
- Psalms 119:104Rank 19 from verse 13
From verse 14
- Ecclesiastes 7:19Rank 1 from verse 14
- Isaiah 9:6Rank 2 from verse 14
6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
6*For vnto vs a child is borne, vnto vs a Sonne is giuen, and the gouernment shalbe vpon his shoulder: and his name shalbe called, Wonderfull, Counseller, The mightie God, The euerlasting Father, The Prince of peace.
- Isaiah 40:14Rank 3 from verse 14
14With whom took he counsel, and who instructed him, and taught him in the path of judgment, and taught him knowledge, and shewed to him the way of understanding?
14††With whom tooke he counsell, and who instructed him, and taught him in the path of iudgement? and taught him knowledge, and shewed to him the way of vnderstanding?
- Romans 11:33–34Rank 4 from verse 14
33O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!
34For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counseller?
33O the depth of the riches both of the wisedome and knowledge of God! how vnsearchable are his iudgements, and his wayes past finding out!
34*For who hath knowen the mind of the Lord, or who hath bene his counseller?
- Colossians 2:3Rank 5 from verse 14
- Ecclesiastes 9:16–18Rank 6 from verse 14
16Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
17The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
18Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.
16*Then said I, Wisedome is better then strength: neuerthelesse, the poore mans wisedome is despised, and his words are not heard.
17The words of wise men are heard in quiet, more then the cry of him that ruleth among fooles.
18Wisedome is better then weapons of warre: but one sinner destroyeth much good.
- Proverbs 2:6–7Rank 7 from verse 14
6For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
7He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.
6*For the LORD giueth wisedome: out of his mouth commeth knowledge, and vnderstanding.
7He layeth vp sound wisedome for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walke vprightly.
- Proverbs 24:5Rank 8 from verse 14
- Romans 1:22Rank 9 from verse 14
- 1 Corinthians 1:24Rank 10 from verse 14
- 1 Corinthians 1:30Rank 11 from verse 14
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Proverbs 8:11
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.
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Sense 1: More excellent, more fitting, or to a greater degree. Sense 2: To improve or make better.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of desire, meaning to wish for, long for, request, or take pleasure in.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of compare, meaning to examine together, liken, or set one thing beside another to show likeness or difference.
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Proverbs 8:12
Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.
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Wisdom applied to conduct; sound judgment and foresight.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604
To discover, meet with, obtain, perceive, or learn by search or experience.
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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.
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Understanding or awareness gained by knowing; recognition; what is known.
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Skilful or ingenious in devising.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
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Proverbs 8:13
1. Alarm, dread, terror, or apprehension. 2. Reverence, awe, or respectful regard. 3. A person, thing, or event feared or revered. 4. To fear, dread, or reverence.
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The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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To feel strong dislike, aversion, or enmity toward; in comparisons, to love less.
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Sense 1: Moral wickedness, sin, wrong, or corruption. Sense 2: Harm, misery, calamity, adversity, or punishment.
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1. Self-exaltation, arrogance, haughtiness, or vaunted strength. 2. Splendour, glory, or that in which one glories.
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Proud, haughty self-exaltation or presumption, whether in the heart, speech, or conduct.
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1. Perverse or turned aside from what is right. 2. Contrary or opposed in conduct or response.
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Sense 1: The bodily opening used for eating, breathing, and speaking. Sense 2: The opening or entrance of a thing. Sense 3: Speech, utterance, or the agency of speaking.
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Proverbs 8:14
1. A purpose, plan, design, or settled decision. 2. Advice, guidance, or direction. 3. Wisdom, judgment, or understanding for determining a course. 4. As a verb, to advise, direct, or recommend a course.
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Sense 1: Sound: an audible noise, voice, report, or message. Sense 2: As an adjective, healthy, whole, firm, or free from error. Sense 3: As a verb, to make a noise, play or blow an instrument, or give a signal.
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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.
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COMBINED MEANING
understanding
1. The capacity or act of perceiving, comprehending, discerning, judging, interpreting, or applying knowledge. 2. Knowledge, insight, wisdom, or prudent judgment possessed or gained. 3. Skill or ability in a work, art, subject, vision, saying, or interpretation.
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Power, might, force, ability, firmness, courage, capacity, support, defence, resources, or that by which a person or thing is enabled to stand, act, endure, overcome, or accomplish a work.
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10Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
10Receiue my instruction, and not siluer: and knowledge rather then choise gold.
11For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
11*For wisedome is better then rubies: and all the things that may be desired, are not to be compared to it.
Selected passage12I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
12‖I wisedome dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inuentions.
Selected passage13The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
13The feare of the LORD is to hate euill: pride and arrogancie, and the euill way, and the froward mouth doe I hate.
Selected passage14Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.
14Counsell is mine, and sound wisedome: I am vnderstanding, I haue strength.
Selected passage15By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
15By me kings reigne, and princes decree iustice.